Joyce Ruggeri Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joyce Ruggeri, 88, of Fort Myers, FL passed away on September 15, 2020. Formerly of Tenafly, NJ and Jupiter, FL, she recently moved to Fort Myers. Joyce was the daughter of the late Alphonso and Immaculate (Bisogno) Gatto. She grew up in Greenwich Village in NYC where she met and married her husband, Frank of 67 years. Joyce created beautiful jewelry and needlepoints. She was also a terrific golfer. Joyce is survived by her husband, Frank Ruggeri; daughters, Laura Ruggeri and her husband Robert Polster, Donna Ruggeri Colligan and her husband William; grandchildren, Douglas Polster and wife Brittany, Meaghan Adare Colligan, Devon Kelly Colligan and fiancé Yaron Altman, Christopher Polster and wife Laura; great grandson, Athens Christopher Polster; granddogs, Harley Quinn, Milo and Penny; sister, Rose Poalise; brother, Mario Gatto and wife Dorothy; and many nieces and nephews. Joyce will be laid to rest on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL 34241. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Joyce’s name to Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle N., Fort Myers, FL 33908. Her family will be forever grateful to Hope Hospice -Team 410 for their amazing care. Her caregivers became family. Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home, Family Owned Since 1978.

Joyce Ruggeri

June 7, 1932 - September 15, 2020